I think that the evolution of Instructional Materials Design tries to maximize the effectiveness, efficiency and demand of other learning experiences. This is a hard work that consists of determining the current state and needs of the learner, defining the end goal of instruction, and creating some intervention to assist in the transition.
Effective materials include certain components: Teacher´s manual, test items or resources, a study guide and activity guide.
Effective materials usually include the following features:
1. Instructional goals with adaptability to course requirements.
2. Accurate, relevant and relatively up to date information.
3. Well organize, coherent, and unified flow of information.
4. Appropriate reading level and vocabulary.
5. Effective layout, visual presentation, and physical features.
6. Absence of stereotypes and biases.
7. Multidisciplinary content with multiple rather than single perspectives.
8. Small concepts taught as variations on larger themes.
9. Development of insight and thinking skills rather than just memorization of insolated or unrelated facts.
10. Real world applications of information skills.
11. Inclusion of supplemental and references for teaching.
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